Falafel Platter with All the Fixings

Name: Falafel Platter with All the Fixings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6 as a main
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (do not use canned); 1 large onion, quartered; 1 cup fresh parsley; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp baking soda; for serving Hummus, tabbouleh, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, pita bread

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Create the ultimate sharing experience with this stunning Falafel Platter. Golden-brown, perfectly crisp falafel made from soaked chickpeas and a bounty of fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro are the star. They're arranged on a large platter or board alongside creamy hummus, fresh tabbouleh salad, tangy pickled turnips and cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, and lettuce leaves. Warm, pillowy pita bread completes the feast. This platter is ideal for entertaining, as it allows everyone to build their own perfect bite. It's a celebration of vibrant, plant-based Middle Eastern flavors that is both incredibly satisfying and naturally vegan and gluten-free (when served with gluten-free pita).

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A large platter with falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, pickles, and pita bread

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time20 min

Servings4-6 as a main

Equipment

Food processorLarge skillet or deep fryerBaking sheet

Ingredients

2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (do not use canned)1 large onion, quartered1 cup fresh parsley1 cup fresh cilantro4 cloves garlic2 tsp ground cumin1 tsp baking sodafor serving Hummus, tabbouleh, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, pita bread

Instructions

1
Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. Pat them very dry with towels.
2
In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until it forms a coarse meal that holds together when pressed.
3
Transfer to a bowl, stir in baking soda, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4
Form the mixture into small, walnut-sized balls, pressing firmly. If frying, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry in batches until deep golden brown. For baking, bake on an oiled sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
5
Arrange warm falafel on a large platter with all the suggested dips, salads, and pita bread. Serve immediately.

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Leckere Rezepte

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